You can take action on each incident separately, even if you already reported it in a previous denuncia, but there are some important considerations.
1. Filing separate actions after a previous denuncia
- You can file new denuncias for each incident individually:
- Computer wipe
- Security system lockout
- Car key withheld
- Surveillance / stalking
- The previous denuncia does not prevent new claims, as long as:
- Each incident is clearly described as separate
- You provide incident-specific evidence
- You note that the previous report included related or background information
Spanish police often handle multiple incidents in a single file if they’re related, but you have the right to pursue them individually, especially for civil damages or separate criminal proceedings.
2. How to reference your previous denuncia
When filing a new denuncia:
- Include the case number of your original report (if you have it)
- State clearly:“Ya presenté una denuncia el [date], pero quiero presentar una denuncia independiente sobre el siguiente incidente específico…”
- Attach new or incident-specific evidence:
- Backup drives / logs for computer
- Security invoices for system lockout
- Car receipts / photos for key withheld
- Camera logs / screenshots for surveillance
This helps police see the pattern without assuming you are re-reporting the same incident.
3. Why separate actions can be useful
- Civil damages: Each incident may have distinct financial or professional losses.
- Criminal clarity: Each offence can be prosecuted individually.
- Legal strategy: Courts see a pattern of repeated violations, which is important for family/divorce proceedings or coercive control claims.
- Protective measures: Each incident may justify separate interim protections (restraining orders, injunctions, digital security measures).
4. Practical tips
- Keep your original evidence together
- Don’t rely only on your memory; reference backups, invoices, logs, and copies from the first denuncia.
- Label evidence clearly per incident
- E.g., “Exhibit A – Computer wipe,” “Exhibit B – Security system,” etc.
- State your requested outcome for each incident
- For civil damages: amount or replacement cost
- For criminal: investigation, recovery of property, access to footage
- Timeline helps
- Show chronology: when each incident occurred, when reported previously, and when you are filing separately
✅ Bottom line:
Even if you filed a general denuncia a year ago, you can still take action on each item separately. Reference the original case, provide incident-specific evidence, and clearly outline damages or harms for each. Spanish authorities allow this, especially when incidents are distinct and actionable.
